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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 9 years before the A1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-H30 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-H30

 A1000 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2011More modern by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon A1000

 EX-H30 A1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the A1000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and A1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
73
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $709 $477